Sports
Cricket is the most popular game followed by badminton and athletics. The city is home to a number of local cricket teams participating in various district and zonal events. Kakinada has a cricket stadium used for Ranji Trophy matches. The East Godavari District Sports Authority has a vast sports campus in the city with many sporting facilities. An indoor stadium and a swimming pool are also located in this campus. Tennis is being taught to school and college students by KTA(Kakinada Tennis Academy) at the tennis courts of Rangaraya Medical College A roller skating rink is present at Vivekananda Park for skating enthusiasts.
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